Let’s be honest: the Triangle is one of the best places to buy a home in the country. Thanks to the hot market, homes in the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill suburbs are well-worth your investment. In fact, Niche.com rates the Raleigh area as the eleventh best city to buy a house in America, and […]
Category Archives: Buying
6 Reasons Why Selling a House in the Winter May Be the Best Decision Ever
Spring is generally the most popular time of year to sell a house, with hordes of buyers looking to move into a new place before the school year begins. But if you decide to sell your home during the winter, experts say you could reap a reward in cold, hard cash. 6 Reasons why you should consider selling […]
Easier Home Buying: 3 Resources to Streamline Your Home Search
When it comes to buying a home, you can never have too many resources at hand. Here at Ann Milton Realty, we want to make sure you have everything you need for a successful (and stress-free) home purchase. That’s just how we do business. Our website is a comprehensive guide to everything real estate in […]
Get Connected with these October & November Community Events
Fall is a great time for pumpkin picking, Halloween festivals, and all things spooky. But it’s also a great time to celebrate community events! The Southern Wake County and Greater Harnett County areas are abuzz with special and annual events in the next two months. Check out a few of the highlights we collected during […]
The Top Reasons Why You Should Get a Mortgage Pre-Approval
If you find yourself in the midst of searching for a new home, completing the process for mortgage pre-approval helps you stand out in a competitive market. Not really sure what pre-approval is and a little intimidated by the process? We get it, and we’re here to help. Pre-approval simply means that a loan officer […]
Millennials Are Skipping Starter Homes for Their Dream Homes
A new trend has begun to emerge among Millennials. With home prices skyrocketing in the starter home category, many first-time homebuyers are skipping the traditional starter homes and moving right into their dream homes. What’s a Starter Home? According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), simply put, a starter home is a one or […]
7 Factors to Consider When Choosing A Home to Retire In
As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your […]
Millionaire to Millennials: Don’t Rent a Home… Buy!
In a CNBC article, self-made millionaire David Bach explained that: “The biggest mistake millennials are making is not buying their first home.” He goes on to say that, “If you want to build real financial security, real wealth for your lifetime, then you need to buy a home.” Bach went on to explain: “Homeowners are worth 40 times […]
Homeownership Is a Good Financial Investment!
According to a recent report by Trulia, “buying is cheaper than renting in 100 of the largest metro areas by an average of 33.1%.” The report may have some people thinking about buying a home instead of signing another lease extension, but does that make sense from a financial perspective? Ralph McLaughlin, Trulia’s Chief Economist explains: Owning a home […]
The Ann Milton Team Video Blog – Why Move To North Carolina?
In the last 25 years over 3 million new residents have flocked to North Carolina. It’s no surprise everyone wants in on the gem that is our state. With so much to offer in terms of work, recreation, and landscape, NC is a real win-win. 5 Fun and Interesting Facts about North Carolina (click here) […]